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World Class Practices in Management Education Conference
December 6–8, 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

WELCOME

We look forward to seeing you at the AACSB International World Class Practices in Management Education.  The information below outlines arrangements made for meeting participants.
 

MEETING START
AND END DATE

The conference will begin with registration on Sunday, December 6th and will end on Tuesday, December 8th.
 

ATTIRE

Suggested dress is business casual.  Click here for weather in Dubai.
 

LODGING AND CONFERENCE SITE

Shangri-La Hotel Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE
Phone: 971 4 343 8888
Fax: 971 4 343 8886

Reservations Booking Form
 

ABOUT THE HOTEL The 200-metre tall, 43-story Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai has set new standards in service, hospitality and value for money since our opening in July 2003. Being one of the premier hotels in Dubai of the UAE that is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is close to Dubai's business centres and tourist attractions, just 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and five minutes from the World Trade Centre and Dubai Convention Centre.
 
HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Each delegate is responsible for making his or her own hotel reservation. The cost of the hotel room is not included in the registration fee.  Any guestroom changes, cancellations, etc., are the delegate’s responsibility and must be made directly with the hotel according to the guidelines below in order to avoid financial penalty. A room block is being held at the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for AACSB International Conference participants. Preferred room rate is 750 AED / 204 USD (includes breakfast) per night, single or double occupancy, plus tax. When making reservations, please ask for the AACSB Conference block to receive the preferred room rate.  The Shangri-La Hotel must be contacted no later than November 4, 2009 to receive the group discount room rate.  Sleeping rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the cutoff date. 
 

LOCATION/GROUND TRANSPORTATION FACTS
By Air:

The Shangri-La Hotel Dubai is approximately 15 minutes from the Dubai International Airport. Due to the close proximity, the hotel recommends taking a taxi or car service between the two locations. If you prefer to arrange car service, please call the hotel for details.
 

VISA INFORMATION For information on obtaining a visa to visit UAE, please click here.

If you require an invitation letter from AACSB International for your visa application, please email Jackie Washington, jackie@aacsb.edu. The information that must be in your invitation letter request is:

  1. Full Name
  2. Mailing Address
  3. Email Address
  4. Arrival and Departure Dates for UAE
  5. Please specify if you would like your invitation sent via postal service or email